Toronto, Canada. -- HR.com, the largest web destination in North America for HR Executives, expands their research and analysis services with the appointment of Claude Balthazard, PhD as Director of Research.

Claude joins HR.com after a diverse career that has included academia, consulting, government, and business. Most recently, Claude had launched and managed his own consulting firm focused on HR measurement and research. “With twenty years of experience in HR, Claude brings a wealth of knowledge to our research team,” says Debbie McGrath, CEO. “Claude is a great addition to our team. He expands our industry knowledge and strengthens our commitment to offer the most comprehensive HR research, metrics and best practices for HR Executives.”

Claude is an acknowledged expert in the area of HR measurement and research. In addition to assuming the Director role, Claude will manage the HR Measurement and Metrics industry vertical for HR.com.

Claude is a polished presenter, as well as a frequent contributor of research and articles to various magazines. In addition, Claude has kept a hand in teaching—he continues to teach courses in HR Research Methods and Business Statistics.